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6 summaries in Climate & Habitat Change on cheetah
Research overview: biome shifts between grassland and forest in cat ranges
OverviewClimate change can shift the balance between grassland, savanna, shrubland, and forest, transforming the habitat templates that different cats require. This overview surveys how projected biome shifts…
Research overview: extreme climate events and felid population crashes
OverviewBeyond gradual trends, extreme events, severe droughts, heatwaves, floods, and harsh winters, can cause abrupt declines in cat populations or their prey. This overview surveys documented cases where e…
Research overview: vegetation productivity, NDVI, and felid prey forecasting
OverviewSatellite indices of vegetation productivity such as NDVI track the green forage that drives herbivore abundance, offering a remote way to anticipate prey conditions for predators. This overview surve…
Research overview: water dependence and drought resilience in arid-zone cats
OverviewCats vary in how much they depend on free-standing water versus obtaining moisture from prey, a trait that shapes drought resilience in arid landscapes. This overview surveys what is known about water…
Research overview: woody encroachment and savanna change for African cats
OverviewRising carbon dioxide, altered rainfall, and changed fire and grazing regimes are driving woody plant encroachment into many African savannas, reshaping habitat for cats and their prey. This overview…
The global decline of the cheetah and conservation implications
PaperThis range-wide assessment compiled data to show that the cheetah occupies a small fraction of its historical range and is more threatened than previously recognized, with most populations existing ou…
Durant, S.M., Mitchell, N., Groom, R., Pettorelli, N., Ipavec, A., Jacobson, A.P., et al. · Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · 2017